| Translator's name: | John Joshua |
| Language pair: | English to German translator |
| Country of residence: | Germany |
| Activity: | Active since 2025 |
| Membership status: | Basic member |
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Professional Summary Highly experienced and detail-oriented German to Translator, Editor, and Formatting Expert with over 7 years of expertise in linguistic services. Adept at translating, proofreading, and editing technical, medical, legal, and marketing content with precision and cultural sensitivity. Proficient in industry-leading translation tools and committed to delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines. Key Skil German Translation & Editing Proofreading & Quality Assurance Technical & Medical Translation Legal & Marketing Translation Multilingual Subtitling & Transcription Formatting & Localization SDL Trados, MemoQ, Wordfast Deadline Management Cultural Adaptation & Sensitivity Professional Experience Freelance German Translator & Editor (2017 - Present) Successfully translated and edited over 1 million words across various industries, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness. Worked on localization projects for legal, medical, and marketing content. Utilized CAT tools to streamline the translation process and maintain consistency. Linguistic Specialist | ABC Language Solutions (2019 - 2022) Provided German>Sinhalese translation and editing services for government and corporate clients. Conducted quality checks and ensured compliance with industry standards. Trained junior translators in best practices and translation tools. Senior Translator | Global Linguists Pvt. Ltd. (2016 - 2019) Managed large-scale translation projects involving technical and medical documents. Assisted in formatting and localization of content for Sinhalese-speaking audiences. Worked closely with project managers to meet tight deadlines and maintain accuracy. Translation Consultant | LinguaBridge Solutions (2015 - 2016) Provided high-quality German>Sinhalese translations for various industries, including legal and finance. Reviewed and proofread translations to ensure consistency and accuracy. Collaborated with international teams to improve workflow efficiency. Language Expert | Multilingual Services Ltd. (2014 - 2015) Assisted in developing translation glossaries and style guides. Conducted linguistic quality assurance for German>Sinhalese translations. Supported cross-functional teams in localization and content adaptation projects. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Translation & Linguistics University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2012 - 2016) Certifications Certified Translator (German>Sinhalese) – Sri Lanka Translators Association SDL Trados Certification MemoQ Advanced User Certification Languages German (Fluent) Sinhalese (Native) English (Proficient) Tools & Software SDL Trados Studio MemoQ Wordfast Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat Professional Memberships Translators Association International Federation of Translators (FIT) Availability & Contact Available for immediate German translation, editing, and formatting assignments. | |
